Goldfish Swim School - Strongsville·Strongsville, Ohio
Instruct students aged 4 months to 12 years in adaptive swim lessons tailored to their physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory needs using the established curriculum. Responsibilities also include maintaining a safe learning environment, tracking student progress, and communicating effectively with parents.
Make a Difference — One Swimmer at a Time.
Are you passionate about working with children of all abilities? Do you want a rewarding career where you can help children build confidence, independence, and life-saving water safety skills in a supportive environment?
Goldfish Swim School is seeking patient, energetic, and compassionate individuals to join our Golden Learners Program, designed specifically for children with special needs including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, ADHD, and other developmental or physical differences.
If you love helping children succeed and thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.
Special Needs Swim Instructors teach children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a warm, 90-degree indoor pool environment. Instructors provide individualized swim instruction tailored to each child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory needs.
This role requires previous experience working with children with special needs. Goldfish Swim School provides swim-specific training, curriculum instruction, and ongoing support.
Ready to Join Our Team?
We are hiring immediately, and the hiring process can take less than one week!
Join a team where you can truly make a lasting impact in children’s lives while building meaningful relationships with families and coworkers every day.
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Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.'
Candidates must have prior professional or structured volunteer experience working with children with special needs, such as those with autism, Down syndrome, or ADHD. Essential attributes include remaining calm, being patient and attentive in dynamic settings, and possessing strong communication skills.
Market context
In Ohio, special needs swim instructor roles typically draw candidates with child-focused experience and comfort in structured, safety-first settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for calm communication, patience, and prior work with children with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, or similar needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show specific safety and support experience.